Eurycleia comes to tell Penelope that her husband has returned and that he has slain all the Suitors after being told to do so by Odysseus. Penelope refuses to believe it until she has tested him. When she meets him, she tells Eurycleia to move Odysseus's bed outside the bedroom. This was her test and Odysseus passed because he gave a detailed explanation of how he built the bed which was something only he, Penelope, and Actoris, Penelope's old maid, knew. Both she and Odysseus burst into tears in each others arms from their joyful reunion. Afterwards, Penelope asks Odysseus about his deal with Teiresias and he explains his mission. Odysseus tells Penelope about his journey in full details and they soon fall asleep. Athena awakens him and he tells Penelope that he needs to see his father immediately, which Penelope agrees to.
Major Themes (and where they are): (Madi)
Pg. 302- Loyalty because Penelope is so excited to hear that Odysseus is in the house and this proves that she really did miss him. Also, there is loyalty when Eurycleia is explaining how she found out that the beggar was Odysseus because of the scar.
Pg. 306 bottom- Homeric Simile when they are talking about the sailor and the beach
Pg. 304- Growth and Development of Telemachus when he talks to his father about how amazing he is.
Pg. 306- Loyalty when Penelope realizes that it is Odysseus and runs up to him and hugs him. Also, loyalty to each other when they were both crying in their embrace.
Pg. 308- Homeric Hero when he was talking about his entire journey starting from when he left troy to when he finally reached Ithaca.
Locations Traveled (and mentioned): (Caroline)
Ithaca
House of Hades
Circe's Island
Aelous' Island
Calypso's Island
Cicones
Lotus Eater land
Cyclops' land
Study Guide Questions:
How does Penelope respond when Eurycleia tells her Odysseus is back? (Maddie)
By telling her to open her eyes, Odysseus is home and he killed all the suitors
What does Odysseus suggest doing to prevent the town from hearing about the suitors’ deaths right away? (Maddie)
They will make it sound like there is a wedding party in the palace
How does Penelope test Odysseus? (Maddie)
by saying she doesn't know who he is, but she did before he sailed away
What is so special about his bed? (Maddie)
he made it special, aorund the olivetree which their home was built around, and it was hard to move
What must Odysseus do the following morning? (Maddie)
Go to Laertes orchard
Chapter 23 - Odysseus and Penelope
Summary: (Raina)
Eurycleia comes to tell Penelope that her husband has returned and that he has slain all the Suitors after being told to do so by Odysseus. Penelope refuses to believe it until she has tested him. When she meets him, she tells Eurycleia to move Odysseus's bed outside the bedroom. This was her test and Odysseus passed because he gave a detailed explanation of how he built the bed which was something only he, Penelope, and Actoris, Penelope's old maid, knew. Both she and Odysseus burst into tears in each others arms from their joyful reunion. Afterwards, Penelope asks Odysseus about his deal with Teiresias and he explains his mission. Odysseus tells Penelope about his journey in full details and they soon fall asleep. Athena awakens him and he tells Penelope that he needs to see his father immediately, which Penelope agrees to.Major Themes (and where they are): (Madi)
Pg. 302- Loyalty because Penelope is so excited to hear that Odysseus is in the house and this proves that she really did miss him. Also, there is loyalty when Eurycleia is explaining how she found out that the beggar was Odysseus because of the scar.Pg. 306 bottom- Homeric Simile when they are talking about the sailor and the beach
Pg. 304- Growth and Development of Telemachus when he talks to his father about how amazing he is.
Pg. 306- Loyalty when Penelope realizes that it is Odysseus and runs up to him and hugs him. Also, loyalty to each other when they were both crying in their embrace.
Pg. 308- Homeric Hero when he was talking about his entire journey starting from when he left troy to when he finally reached Ithaca.
Locations Traveled (and mentioned): (Caroline)
IthacaHouse of Hades
Circe's Island
Aelous' Island
Calypso's Island
Cicones
Lotus Eater land
Cyclops' land
Study Guide Questions:
How does Penelope respond when Eurycleia tells her Odysseus is back? (Maddie)By telling her to open her eyes, Odysseus is home and he killed all the suitors
What does Odysseus suggest doing to prevent the town from hearing about the suitors’ deaths right away? (Maddie)
They will make it sound like there is a wedding party in the palace
How does Penelope test Odysseus? (Maddie)
by saying she doesn't know who he is, but she did before he sailed away
What is so special about his bed? (Maddie)
he made it special, aorund the olivetree which their home was built around, and it was hard to move
What must Odysseus do the following morning? (Maddie)
Go to Laertes orchard